Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio's Ben Adler Reviews California Senate Race DebateOctober 6, 2016Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Attorney General Kamala challenged each other's ability in a televised debate before the November election. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reviews the debate and touches on Sanchez's ... closing statement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe End Of Governor Brown's Bill-Packed WeekSeptember 30, 2016By the end of Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown will have signed or vetoed the 800 bills sitting on his desk. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler will explain how Brown's legislative actions will affect your life. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown's Week Of Legislation ExplainedSeptember 23, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown had another busy week signing key legislation on education and the environment. LA Times' state government and politics reporter Melanie Mason talks about the governor's busy work week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio's Ben Bradford Recaps Governor's Approved And Vetoed BillsSeptember 16, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown spent part of his week in Fresno, allocating hundreds of millions from the state’s cap and trade program to entities across the state. CapRadio's Ben Bradford has the full scoop on this and other bills in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler Explains Climate Legislation Signed From Governor's DeskSeptember 9, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown signs landmark climate change legislation into law. How did it survive opposition and could it set a standard nationwide? Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler breaks down the climate bill and the remaining legislation on Brown's desk. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Bills That Passed And The Bills That Met Their EndSeptember 1, 2016The Legislative session has come to an end and with it, the deadline for California lawmakers to try to pass hundreds of bills. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins Insight to let us know the fates of some of these major bills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAssembly Passes Farmworkers Overtime Bill In 44-32 VoteAugust 30, 2016Farmworkers landed a decisive victory when the Assembly voted in favor of a bill that would expand overtime pay for farmers. With us Tuesday is Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler to talk about the implications of the bill passing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Farm Worker Overtime Doesn't Get Vote, Other Bills PassAugust 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordWidely-watched, heavily-lobbied legislation that would allow California farm workers to receive overtime pay more quickly did not come up for a vote Thursday while other legislation passed.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLooming End Of Legislative Session Reveals Bills That Could Make It To Governor's DeskAugust 25, 2016With the legislative sessions coming to an end, our own state reporter Ben Bradford joins us for this week's Capitol Chat to talk about the bills that survived – and those that didn't. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Transparency On Drug Costs Put On HoldAugust 18, 2016A bill aimed at shedding light on drug costs has been shelved by its author. On Thursday's Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains why Senator Ed Hernandez decided to stop moving SB 1010 through the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.